Planning appeal decision
38 Glen Road, Poole, BH14 0HF
Planning appeal 3290860 at 38 Glen Road, Poole, BH14 0HF (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 8 March 2022 by Inspector Evans J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area.
addition of dormer to roof, rear balcony and associated fenestration alterations
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans J
- Postcode
- BH14 0HF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area
What decided it
The front dormer would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area by disrupting the cohesion of a discrete cluster of similarly styled dwellings, contrary to Policy PP27 of the Poole Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PP27
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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